H.R. 3630

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the International Bridge Act of 1972 to streamline the Presidential permitting process for international bridges and land ports of entry, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · May 29, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas

SEC. 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 2. Permitting for international bridges and land ports of entry

Section 6 of the International Bridge Act of 1972 () is amended— 33 U.S.C. 535d
- in subsection (a)—
  - in paragraph (1)—
    - (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ; and
    - (ii) by striking subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), and inserting the following:
      - An international bridge between the United States and Mexico.
      - An international bridge between the United States and Canada.
      - A port of entry on the international land border between the United States and Mexico.
      - A port of entry on the international land border between the United States and Canada.
  - in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), by inserting after ;
- in subsection (b), by inserting after ;
- in subsection (c)(2)—
  - by inserting before ; and
  - by inserting after ;
- in subsection (e)—
  - by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately;
  - in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking and inserting the following:
    - (1) In general
      - Notwithstanding
    - (2) No compilation or consideration of documents
      - The Secretary shall not compile or take into consideration any environmental document pursuant to () with respect to a Presidential permit for an application under subsection (b). Public Law 91–190; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.
  - by adding at the end the following:
- in subsection (f), by inserting after each place it appears.

H.R. 3630

Table of contents

SEC. 1. Short title

SEC. 2. Permitting for international bridges and land ports of entry